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jeyges
January 23, 2023
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Can QuickBooks 2008 be run in Windows 10 or 11?

  • January 23, 2023
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Is it possible to run QuickBooks 2008 in Windows 10 or 11?

 

I have a friend who uses QuickBooks 2008 in Windows XP on a very old computer. She wants to get a new computer, but if 2008 won't run under a new version of Windows, she'll have to upgrade that as well, and she doesn't want to spend over $600/year.

I've come across different answers online. Some say it can't be done. Some say it can be done if you download old versions of certain Windows components, which I don't want to get into. Some say it can be done if you run it in Windows 7 compatibility mode (which I don't mind doing).

Is there a definitive answer?

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Bryan_M
Bryan_M
January 23, 2023

Welcome to the Community space, @jeyges.

 

Let me help you clear things out. QuickBooks 2008 is no longer supported by our system.

 

However, you can continue operating it on your computer. Yet, for any issues that will persist while using it, you no longer have the access to contact support. 

 

Regarding your Windows model, I recommend getting in touch with Microsoft contact support. To ask for insights if you can downgrade your system to make it compatible with your QuickBooks 2008 as Windows 10 and above is now supported by QBDT 2020.

 

For additional assistance in understanding Quickbooks system requirements, don't hesitate to reply to this post. Keep safe.

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jeygesAuthor
January 23, 2023

Thank you, but this doesn't answer my question. Microsoft isn't going to know whether or not an old version of Quicken can run in Windows 10. They'll just tell me to contact Intuit.

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Fiat Lux - ASIA
January 24, 2023

@jeyges 

If you are using Windows 10 Home (not Windows 10 Pro), you may be able to run QB 2008 in Win 7 compatibility mode. Outdated versions of QuickBooks Desktop require Internet Explorer to run. Another issue is your budget. At the moment you can still consider going for QB Desktop 2023 Pro for a single user to meet your budget.

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jeygesAuthor
January 24, 2023

Right, but I'm looking for a definitive answer: "Yes you can" or "No you can't".

Also, even the desktop version of QB (which I think is being phased out anyway) is now on a subscription plan - and the prices have become astronomical.

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Fiat Lux - ASIA
January 24, 2023

Running QB in compatibility mode is the workaround. In our experience, there's no definitive answer until you try it for yourself on your own computer. If you are reluctant to buy a new subscription license for QB Desktop and you are working solo on a desktop (PC or Mac) to manage your book and only need basic features, you should explore a free program. You can use the program for as long as you like, use all the features and enter as much data as required. There are no time limits, no usage limits, no ads (at this time). This program is quite popular in Asia and Europe.

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